Admissions Offer Information – Transport

Bus times and routes are reviewed annually and are subject to change. It is academy policy to operate buses from main towns and cities within the catchment area, stopping at a small number of points along the route to accommodate learners from a wide area. As a regional academy with a large catchment area, we are unable to pick up at every village or suburb within the region.

Transport operation

• Transportation is facilitated by private transport companies that strive to adhere to scheduled timings. Nonetheless, there may be occasions when delays are unavoidable. Should you encounter any significant delays or issues, we request that you directly contact the relevant company for your service.
• Sanctions are applied where learners do not comply with the transport code of conduct.
• Unless a learner lives within walking distance, a charge for academy transport will be incurred.

Routes

• The earliest pick-up on some routes is at approximately 6:45 am.
• Buses travel along main roads and make a small number of stops in main towns and villages.

Transport costs

• The transport cost is based on the designated zone in which your home is located. Further information on the Zone criteria will be communicated to you.

  • Zone 1 (£1,300 per year / £108.33 per month / £6.84 per day )

  • Zone 2 (£1,400 per year / £116.67 per month / £7.37 per day )

  • Zone 3 (£1,500 per year / £125.00 per month / £7.89 per day)

• Payments can be made in full, or in 12 equal monthly Direct Debit instalments.

Please note that the cost of the transport is non-refundable.